We are excited to welcome students safely back to school! COVID-safe practices are in effect, and masks are NOW REQUIRED in all school buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
Here’s what you need to know:
New Mexico is experiencing a statewide surge in positive cases of COVID-19. As a result, all preK-12 schools are shifting to a universal mask mandate, regardless of individual vaccination status. Masks should be worn:
- in a school building
- on school transportation
- at an indoor school-sponsored event
Masks are recommended but not required while outdoors.
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FAQs coming soon
Back to Class
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on education: Students have lost traditional instructional time, and educators have had to pivot, adjust, and learn new instructional strategies over the past school year. The NMPED has developed the Roadmap to Accelerated Learning and Renewal that builds from the lessons we learned through the pandemic as essential elements to renewal and an improved education system for the state.
Are You Connected?
The New Mexico Public Education Department launched NM Student Connect to help students and teachers who currently lack high-speed broadband internet service or devices get access to the internet. The NM Student Connect Help Desk can help eligible students’ households sign up for the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program. For info click here or call 1-888-723-4505.
September 14, 2021Additional Resources
- NMPED Healthy Schools
- NMPED COVID-19 Resources for Schools
- NMDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
- The NMED Rapid Response Watchlist
- The NMDOH county map
Archived Resources
School Site Visit Status Forms
September 2, 2021 Toolkit
August 24, 2021 Toolkit
August 23, 2021 Toolkit
July 26, 2021 Toolkit
- PED Reentry Guidance Document (SY 20-21)
- Reentry District and School Guidance – Addendum A (August 3, 2020)
- NMPED Covid-19 Response Toolkit for Public Schools (SY 20-21)
- Rubric for NMPED Reentry Assurances Document for LEAs (July 9, 2020)
- Summary of Reentry Requirements (June 24, 2020)
- Reentry Taskforce Recommendations (June, 2020)
- Memorandum Regarding Air Filtration Supplements (January 15, 2021)
- April 22, 2021 – NMDOH: New Mexico K-12 School COVID-19 Testing Program
- April 22, 2021 – NMDOH: COVID-19 Testing in New Mexico Schools Training
- February 5, 2021 – NMPED: CTE Guidance: In-Person and Hybrid models
- January 24, 2021 – NMPED: Support for High School Seniors During SY 2020-2021
- December 7, 2020 – NMPED: Family Engagement Guidance
- November 10, 2020 – NMPED: School Activities: Guidance During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- October 5, 2020 – NMPED: Science Lab & Materials Safety
- October 5, 2020 – NMPED: Classroom Math Materials Safety
- October 2, 2020 – NMPED: New Mexico Outdoor Learning
- September 11, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Librarians
- August 7, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Schools on Tribal Lands
- August 5, 2020 – NMPED: NMPED Reentry Webinar Series
- August 4, 2020 – NMPED: Memorandum Regarding Staff Reporting During Remote Learning
- July 30, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Attendance Policies for Reentry
- July 29, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Supporting English Learners and Bilingual Multicultural Programming During Reentry
- July 29, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Supporting Native American Students
- July 29, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Educator Evaluation for School year 2020-2021
- July 28, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Pre-K Programming During Reentry
- July 27, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Remote Instruction
- July 20, 2020 – NMPED: Comprehensive Instructional Support Including Priority Standards for Reentry
- July 13, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Special Education upon Reentry
- July 10, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Virtual Classroom Considerations
- July 9, 2020 – NMPED: Graduation Guidance for Hybrid and Remote Learning
- July 8, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Instructional Acceleration
- July 8, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Formative Assessment and Identifying Learning Needs upon Reentry
- July 8, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Grading Policies for Reentry
- July 6, 2020 – NMPED: Supporting Student Teachers During Reentry
- July 6, 2020 – NMPED: CTE Guidance for Reentry
- May 4, 2021 – NMPED & NMDOH: Student Vaccination FAQ
- May 3, 2021 – NMPED: Emergency Drills Memo
- November 30, 2020 – NMPED: School Health Screenings
- November 16, 2020 – NMPED: Re-Entry Out of School Time (OST) Guidance
- September 21, 2020 – NMPED: Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment for Elementary Schools
- September 1, 2020 – NMPED: COVID-19 Safe Practices for NM Educators (Canvas Modules)
- August 5, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Out-Of-School Time Programs
- July 14, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Instructional Hours During Reentry
- July 14, 2020 – NMPED: Homeless Student Referral Form for Community Partners
- July 14, 2020 – NMPED: Homeless Student Check-in Form
- July 14, 2020 – NMPED: Assessing Capacity Form for McKinney-Vento Liaisons
- July 14, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance for Supporting Homeless Students During Reentry
- July 13, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Providing Meals During Reentry
- July 9, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Migrant Education Programs for Reentry
- July 8, 2020 – NMPED: Guidance on Reporting Abuse for Reentry
- July 6, 2020 – NMPED: Supporting Equity Councils During Reentry
- July, 2020 – CYFD: Resources from CYFD for Children and COVID-19
- July, 2020 – CYFD: Helping Children Cope with COVID-19
- July, 2020 – CYFD: How to Prevent COVID-19 for Children
Please direct all health related inquiries to 1-855-600-3453
Para assistencia con situaciónes de salud pública y coronavirus, llamada 1-855-600-3453
For education related inquiries, please call the PED at 505-827-5800
Para assistencia con situaciónes educación, llamada 505-827-5800
OSERS/OSEP will continue to work with state and local leaders to identify any additional areas where it can provide information to support stakeholders in their important work.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit:
ED COVID-19 Information and Resources
www.ed.gov/coronavirus
U.S. Government COVID-19 Information and Resources
www.coronavirus.gov
Quick Links
New Mexico Department of Health
» Public Dashboard
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Learning Management System (LMS) Information
» COVID-19 Safe Practices Modules
» Making Virtual Learning Accessible for All Students
Bureau of Indian Education
» Reopening Plan
Book Donation for NM Kindergarteners: Little Nita’s Big Idea / La gran idea de la pequeña Nita
- Lt. Gov. Howie Morales reads the book out loud in English
- PED literacy director Severo Martinez reads the book out loud in Spanish
- More Information on the Educator Portal